Liverpool's late January move for Luis Diaz was not the news many fans had expected when they woke up on Friday morning.
The Reds were looking set for another quiet ending to a transfer window, only to unexpectedly swoop for the Colombian star to thwart interest from Tottenham Hotspur.
Diaz has been in fine form for Porto this season and Liverpool supporters were provided an early glimpse of what to expect from the 25-year-old having twice faced him during this season's Champions League group stages.
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Excitement is building as he prepares to grace the Anfield pitch as a new signing, making him the first-ever Colombian to represent the Reds in a competitive fixture in the process.
We asked for your views regarding the signing of Diaz and received over 12,500 responses. Listed below are the key findings.
- 98 per cent of fans believe Diaz is a good signing for the club
- 62 per cent say Diaz will be a regular starter by the end of the season
- Takumi Minamino is the forward the majority of fans believe should be sold as a result of the Colombian's arrival (39 per cent), Origi (32 per cent), No one (20 per cent), Firmino (4 per cent), Mane (3 per cent), Other (2 perc cent)
- 69 per cent of those surveyed are not surprised Klopp could make this signing
- 92 per cent of supporters are happy with the transfer fee paid by Liverpool for his services
It remains to be seen as to whether or not Liverpool are able to wrap up a deal for Fulham's Fabio Carvalho before the end of today's deadline as Jurgen Klopp's side consider further reinforcements.
The Cottagers are reportedly reluctant to offload their prized asset, though are faced with the prospect of having to agree a tribunal fee with prospective buyers in the summer if the 19-year-old fails to agree a move away today.
Carvalho is out of contract in the summer and is yet to agree an extension to keep him at the home of the Championship leaders.
